I had a Subie before kid(s), and bought another, larger Subie just because of the kid(s). 
+1. Right now cats and dogs are enough....if the dogs count as kids, then yes...otherwise...nope...lol
I raised one daughter, don't think I could do it 3 times....lol!I raised 3 daughters though they were adult at the time we bought our Outback. The youngest one totaled the wife's van and that is WHY we got the Outback!